Best Online Engineering Programs in Shoreline, WA (2026)

Shoreline, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Shoreline has a population of about 59,280. Median household income is $113,336 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 52.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $204,340 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Shoreline

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Shoreline. Distances are calculated from Shoreline city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington engineering page.

Engineering Wages Near Shoreline

Shoreline is part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area (BLS area code 42660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Shoreline at a Glance

Other Shoreline-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Mountlake Terrace, WA – 3.0 mi away (21,182 pop)
• Edmonds, WA – 3.8 mi away (41,840 pop)
• Kenmore, WA – 4.5 mi away (22,357 pop)
• Lynnwood, WA – 5.3 mi away (38,092 pop)
• Bothell, WA – 6.6 mi away (44,546 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Shoreline, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Shoreline. The closest is Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, WA (0.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Washington-Seattle Campus (7.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Shoreline?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Shoreline are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($204,340), Aerospace Engineer ($163,580), Electrical Engineer ($140,210). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Mountlake Terrace instead of Shoreline?

Mountlake Terrace, WA is 3.0 miles from Shoreline and has its own set of local engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Shoreline an affordable place to study engineering?

Shoreline’s median household income of $113,336 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shoreline while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.